Chitranna is a type of fried rice mostly prepared in South part of India. Its a plane boiled rice seasoned up with wholesome, aromatic spices and garnish with crunchy, fried peanuts. Its a quick and tasty way to finish leftover rice and makes a perfect ..

GETTING READY 1) Soak groundnuts in water for 15 minutes and peel them. 2) Roast peppercorns, cloves, dry coconut, cinnamon, coriander, sesame and half of the cumin seeds together and powder them. 3) Clean and chop tindlis lengthwise. 4) Shell the peas. 5) ..

This basmati rice pilaf is a filling and savory rice pilaf made with the aromatic basmati rice. Cooked in a deep sauce pan with garlic and onion along with indian garam masala, the rice is flavored with chicken or vegetable stock and can be served as a ..

Wash rice and dais and soak for twenty minutes. Heat ghee in a pan and fry onions and whole spices till onions are brown. Add half cup water and simmer till onions are mushy and water has evaporated. Add ground spices and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add dais and ..

MAKING 1)In a pan, heat ghee and add mustard seeds. Let them splatter. 2)Add turmeric, onion, potatoes and the curry leaves. Saute until soft. 3)Add salt and chili powder, mix it. Cover the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until all the ingredients are well ..

Wash and prepare all the vegetables. In a large saucepan heat the ghee, add the onions and fry until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, remove half the onions and set aside in a bowl together with half the ghee. Now add half of the whole spices - that is, ..

Wash and soak rice in water for one hour. Peel potatoes and cut into two pieces. If potatoes are very small, keep them whole. Heat ghee in a pan and fry onion till light brown. Add cashewnuts and vegetables. Stir for a minute. Add salt, turmeric and enough ..

Boil rice and moong with 1 tbs ghee and sufficient water to cook till very soft. Heat 3 tbs ghee. Add baghar and when brown, add onion, then add masala and fry well. Add tomato. When soft, add in the soft kitchri and 1 cup hot water. Simmer on a slow fire for ..

1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Combine the tikka paste, tomato puree and almost all the yogurt in a shallow bowl. Add the fish, turn to coat, then place on a baking sheet. 2. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over a high heat. Add most of the onion, ..

Soak the rice and urad dal in luke-warm water for one and a half hour. Wash well. Add water and grind into a fine batter. Allow the batter to ferment for about 8 hours at room temperature. Add the almond flakes, green chillies, ginger, coriander leaves and ..

In a bowl, mix rice, chicken, salt, lemon juice, ground masala and melted butter. Mix well till all the rice is green and well-coated with masala. Firmly press into greased aluminium mould and bake in a moderate oven 350° for 15 mins. Unmould onto serving ..

1. Pick, wash and drain rice. Keep it for half an hour. 2. Roast and powder coriander, cumin, gingelly, cinnamon, cloves, and dry-coconut. 3. Wash and cut gherkins lengthwise. 4. Heat three-fourths of the fat. Add mustard seeds and cumin. 5. When they ..